Christopher Behler Email & Phone Number

Elk Mound, Wi, Us

Melbourne, Florida, Us

Melbourne, Florida, Us

 Manage group of 10 Buyers to procure machined and fabricated parts for both Government and Commercial programs. Resolve problems, answer questions, and mentor buying team. Work closely with Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Material Management to ensure commitments are being met. Review purchase order packages to ensure government compliance. Lead the Machine & Fabrication Focus Commodity team and develop commodity strategy. Reduce low spend and red rated suppliers in commodity. Identify and work root cause corrective actions with suppliers to improve from Red rating to Gold, Silver, or Bronze.

Melbourne, Florida, Us

 Created and managed requests for quotes, negotiate contracts for government and commercial programs for the machine and fabrication commodity. Assessed bids and selected suppliers based on price and delivery. Managed purchase orders from creation to delivery to ensure quality and on time delivery to meet program and customer needs. Established and implemented Hi-Rel Supplier Development plan resulting in a 100% increase of Hi-Rel supply base. Reviewed and addressed accounts payable invoice issues for PO within commodity. Participated in Machine & Fabrication Focus Group as Liaison for three suppliers.

Eau Claire, Wi, Us

 Research current and new product lines for the Power Tool Accessories, Pneumatics, Floor Protection, and Builders Hardware categories Make sure that product mix maximizes sales, gross margin, GMROI, and inventory turns Manage retail pricing for all items within category for all Menard Inc. locations Conduct meetings and product line reviews with current and prospective vendors Negotiate pricing for all items within product lines Set up all vendor programs to maximize inventory turns and in stock position Ensure vendor shipping performance and address shipping performance issues with vendors Ensure all products within category meet minimum quality standards Assist merchandisers in proper merchandising and planograms within product line Help design retail packaging for private label product lines Plan, design, and proof all print advertising flyers within product lines Ensure that all invoices are paid appropriately and handle accounts payable concerns Assist all Menard Inc. locations with questions concerning product

Eau Claire, Wi, Us

 Forecasted and ordered for over 2700 skus within the power tools, power tool accessories, wet/dry vacs, and welding categories Used Demand Chain Management software to forecast sales ordering needs Maintain product inventory levels and ensure in stock status for all skus within product line Anticipate inventory needs and make sure that adequate inventory is on hand for weekly sales flyer circular Implemented new product rollouts and large volume buys Work to maximize sales, inventory turns, gross margin return on investment, and service level Work with vendors to ensure on time order arrival Assist all retail locations with replenishment and inventory questions

Eau Claire, Wi, Us

 Provide the best customer service to all guests  Achieve daily sales goals Handle customer problems and complaints Ensure accurate inventory counts for all product within the Plumbing Department. Provide training for new team members Set plan-o-grams within the Plumbing Department.

 Respond to calls to fight fires, assist with car accidents, and help those in need Maintain equipment, vehicles, and facility grounds at the fire station Provide community service for the Village of Elk Mound Serve as Business Unit Secretary for the fire department

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General